Hello and Happy New Year!!

Christmas Tree Recycling Resources

Recycle your tree with your curbside compost or garbage collections. The rules can very depending on your location. Larger trees may need to be cut in half, or you may need to place your tree in the compost pin in a way that it slides out easily. If you aren’t sure what’s best, ask Metro. This is by far the easiest option, but fees may apply. In Portland, for example, the fee is an extra $5.25 per tree.

Topaz Farms

Drop off your tree at Topaz Farm where it will be converted into biochar, a proven method to sequester carbon while creating healthier soil and tastier food, all without chemicals. A few of the trees will be given to the goats as treats, too. Plus you’ll get to visit the animals for free while you’re there! There’s often free cocoa and a chance to shop the market, too.
Where: Topaz Farm, 17100 NW Sauvie Island Road, Portland
When: December 29, 2024, and January 4, 2025, 10 am-12 pm
Cost: No fees!

Scout Troops

You can easily find the closest drop off location to benefit a local chapter of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts by entering your address here. Some also pick up! The search function can be kind of finicky, but once you choose one of the official search terms from the drop down suggestions, a long list of options will populate. (Last year, Scout Pack 256 delivered the trees they collected to Topaz Farm, if you’d like to contribute to sustainable farming but can’t make it out to Sauvie Island.)
Where and When: Multiple locations and times.
Cost: Typically around $10-15

Portland Legacy Lions

Proceeds from tree recycling fees given to Portland Legacy Lions support hearing aids, eyeglasses, food assistance and more for individuals in need in the NW Portland. Portland Legacy Lions may also pick up in your area.
Where: Legacy Medical Clinic Parking Lot
When: January 4, 2025, 9 am-3 pm
Cost: $10 for drop off. $25 donation per tree pick up.

Portland Bentham Lions Club

Almost all proceeds from tree recycling fees are donated to charity.
Where: SW 45th Ave and SW Vermont Street
When: December 29, 2024, and January 4-5, 2025, 10 am-4 pm
Cost: $15 for drop off. Wreaths also accepted with a $15 suggested donation.

Events and Activities

Family Movie Night Matinee: The Wild Robot

January 3^rd 2025

2:00pm

Ledding Library of Milwaukie

10660 SE 21^st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Lego Club

Saturday January 4^th 2025

2:00pm-3:30pm

Ledding Library of Milwaukie

10660 SE 21^st Avenue Milwaukie, OR 97222

Oregon City Winter Farmers Market

January 4^th and 18^th 2025

10:00am-2:00pm

Clackamas Community College, Green Lot #1, near corner of Beavercreek Road and Clairmont Drive
Oregon City, OR 97045

Library Birthday Party

January 11^h 2025

2:00pm-4:00pm

Ledding Library of Milwaukie

10660 SE 21^st Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Game Club with Club EMU

Jan 10th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

West Linn Lutheran Church 20390 Willamette dr. West Linn, Or 97068

Registration is not required for this event. Re-occurs 2nd Friday each month. (Except December)

Club EMU’s Game Club is for all-ages!

New to Game ClubTheme DaysWear or bring an item to share while at Game Club.
January’s Theme is Silly Hat Day

Come hang out and play video games while socializing with others.
$10 suggested donation per family
Potluck-feel free to bring something to share (Club Emu will provide pizza and drinks)

Young Adult Social Group Meeting by Zoom (age range: 18-30).

January 11, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This is a peer-led group for young adult ages 18 to 30 years, who have graduated from high school. There are 2 group consultants who are there to provide a level of social safety by mediating conflict and supporting participants to make connections. This is NOT a skill building class. Participants are expected to be able to manage personal needs and maintain physical safety. Only group members and group consultants attend the meetings.

Meets 2^nd Saturday of each month and additional as the group decides. For time and more details, please contact the ASO office at info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.